India on Wednesday launched a scathing counterattack against Pakistan by raising human rights violations it perpetrates in Balochistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
• India also took aim at human rights violations by Pakistan's politico-military establishment across the country, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
• Pakistan's response however steered clear of even mentioning either Balochistan or PoK, reported news agency ANI.
• It may be seen as a counter offensive for the repeated comments and interference by Islamabad in the Kashmir unrest.
• Not just Balochistan, India also roundly attacked Pakistan, saying it should set its own house in order first.
• The statement gains significance in light of the persistent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir against allegedly rigged elections that gave victory to the country's ruling parties.